Obituaries
John G. Gisondi
Aug 25, 2020
Dr. John G. Gisondi of Fairfield, Connecticut died at home on Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 at age 80. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on September 2nd, 1939 to Antoinette Meluso Gisondi and Cosimo Francis Gisondi, originally of The Bronx, New York. The youngest of four boys, he attended St. Peter's Prep in Jersey City before matriculating to...
Wayne A. Randall
Aug 23, 2020
Wayne A. Randall, of Trumbull, formerly of Stamford and Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at the age of 97. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen M. Randall for nearly 64 years. Born in Clinton, MA to Rufus and Beth (Walker) Randall, Wayne spent much of his early life on his family dairy farm...
Carol A. Previs
Aug 22, 2020
Carol A. Previs, age 76, of Fairfield, beloved wife of 53 years to the late Roger T. Previs, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Fairfield. Carol's greatest enjoyment in life was supporting her late husband's educational career. She is survived by her sister Sandra Clabby and her husband William; and two nephews, Shawn...
Dennis Prendergast
Aug 21, 2020
Dennis "Skin" Sean Prendergast, age 63 of Fairfield, left this world to sail on bigger seas the evening of August 21, 2020 as the sun was setting, surrounded by loved ones. Born to John "Jack" and Marie (Judge) Prendergast in Easton, PA in 1956, Dennis and his family moved to Fairfield where he attended St. Thomas Aquinas School. He...
Louis F. Fernous, Jr.
Aug 17, 2020
Louis F. Fernous, Jr. age 81, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Eileen M. Fernous, passed away peacefully Monday, August 17, 2020 at Sturges Ridge. Born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Louis F. Fernous, Sr. and Adelaide Fernous, he had been a Fairfield resident for over 30 years. He graduated from Adelphi University and worked for...
Edward J. O'Neill, Ph.D
Aug 16, 2020
Edward John O'Neill, Ph.D, age 78, of Trumbull, loving husband of Frances (Neary) O'Neill, passed away peacefully Sunday with his loving wife by his side, August 16, 2020 at Bridgeport Hospital following a courageous battle with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). Born in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Bernard and Alice (Kennedy) O'Neill, he had been an area resident...
Gregory Martire
Aug 11, 2020
Gregory R. Martire, age 97, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Margaret Martire, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Born in Longobardia, Italy, the son of the late Francesco and Giovanna Martire, he immigrated to the United States in 1937 onboard the SS Rex. Greg proudly served in the U.S. Army Special Operations Division during World War II...
Jake Panus
Aug 9, 2020
Jake Panus, of Southport, CT, passed away at the tender age of 16 on Sunday, August 9, 2020 in an automobile accident in Rhode Island on Block Island. Jake joyfully arrived on this planet in the early morning hours of May 13, 2004 in New Orleans, Louisiana with full of head of hair that quickly spiraled into beautiful golden curls....
Jonathan M. Vida
Aug 9, 2020
Jonathan M. Vida, age 38, of Boise, ID, formerly of Fairfield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 9, 2020. Born in Bridgeport, Jonathan was the loving son of Anthony M. Vida, Sr. of Fairfield and Rose Zicca Vida of Boise, ID. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 2001 and worked in Landscaping, and most recently, as a plumber's apprentice....
Margaret E. Rollins
Aug 9, 2020
Margaret Rollins, age 92, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 9, 2020 at the Middlebury Convalescent Home. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Sudora, she had been a lifelong Fairfield area resident. Following graduation from Roger Ludlow High School, Marge or Red, as she was nicknamed, began a long career with McKesson & Robbins, rising to...
James Paul Fedoryk
Aug 8, 2020
James P. Fedoryk, age 54, of Bridgeport, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020. Born in Bay Shore, NY, the son of the late Freddie and Sheila Fedoryk, he had been a Fairfield area resident since 1997. Jim received his Bachelors degree from Marist College, an MBA from Pace University and a Masters in Education from Sacred Heart...
Rosemarie Schlenk Wilkinson
Aug 7, 2020
Wilkinson, Rosemarie (Schlenk) of Fairfield, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on August 7, 2020 at home with her children present. Born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Josef and Caroline (Hamilton) Schlenk, she resided in Fairfield for over 70 years. She earned her teaching certificate from The Fannie A. Smith School in Bridgeport, CT and her...
Mary O. Skrovanek
Aug 6, 2020
Mary O. Skrovanek, beloved mother, wife and friend, formerly of Fairfield CT, died peacefully Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Lord Chamberlain Nursing Center in Stratford, CT. Born in Doac, Slovakia on September 5, 1920, Mary was the oldest child of Adolfina Masark and Joseph Otocka. Mary came to the United States when she was 18 and worked for many years...
Robert W. Arel
Aug 2, 2020
Robert W. Arel, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Judith Arel, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 2, 2020 in his residence. Happily married for 60 years. Born in Crookston, MN, the son of the late Walter and Melina Arel, he had been a Fairfield for the last 50 years. Bob received a BS Degree in Engineering from Marquette University and worked...
Wilma Henrietta Swanson
Jul 27, 2020
Wilma Henrietta Swanson (12/8/29-7/27/20), 90 years, Fairfield, CT. Born in New York, NY, to John and Josephine Stroh, Wilma spent her earlier years growing up in Europe with her "Foster Vati and Mutti," returning to the United States after enduring WWII in German occupied territories. She embodied the American dream, an immigrant, though actually a citizen. She learned English,...
Patricia J. Kropitis
Jul 27, 2020
Patricia J. Kropitis, age 83, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully, Monday, July 27, 2020. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Victor and Veronica Kropitis, she had been a lifelong Fairfield resident. She graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School and spent her entire career working in the medical field. Patricia was an avid basketball fan and especially loved following...
Samuel Z. Burstein
Jul 24, 2020
BURSTEIN - Samuel Z., 84, of Fairfield, CT, died on July 24, 2020 of pancreatic cancer. Born on October 4, 1935, to Aaron and Pauline (Weixel) Burstein, he brought great joy to, and is mourned by, his beloved wife of 37 years, Susan (Nelson) Burstein and his adoring family: daughter Leslie Balbos (Michael) of Brooklyn, NY; stepdaughter Katie Roper (Preston)...
Sheila Iseppi
Jul 23, 2020
Sheila Iseppi , born on August 7, 1947 went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2020 . She was predeceased by her beloved husband, John Iseppi, who she greatly missed and who she is now reunited with. Sheila was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family and friends. Sheila was survived by...
Thomas Patrick Griffen
Jul 22, 2020
Thomas Patrick Griffen, age 61, beloved husband of Dorothy Griffen (Rusak), of Fairfield, passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Born in the Bronx in 1958 to Charles and Mary Jo Griffen, Tom spent most of his youth in Park Ridge, New Jersey. Tom always loved the outdoors and camping. In adolescence he achieved the highest rank and award attainable...
Louis J. Lynas
Jul 21, 2020
Louis James Lynas passed away peacefully at home on July 21, 2020 in Fairfield, CT surrounded by his wife and family. He was born on November 9, 1938 in Stamford, CT to the late Paula (Chapla) and Llewellyn Lynas. Lou is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Marsha. Six children Jim (Jodi) Lynas, Chris (Peggy) Lynas, Kimberly Lynas,...
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